Apply for the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) scholarship

What you need for Apply for the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) scholarship

The scholarship provides financial assistance for you if you are a currently employed early education and care educator or provider enrolled in an associate or bachelor degree in early childhood education or a related program.

Before you apply for the scholarship, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The ECE Scholarship application is available on the Office of Student Financial Assistance's website.

You need to have an active Professional Quality Registry (PQR) number to apply for the scholarship. If you have any questions about the PQR number, please contact your local Educator and Provider Support (EPS) grantee.

If you already have a PQR number and need assistance retrieving this number please contact EEC's help desk.

For more specific requirements for eligibility, please visit our ECE Scholarship eligibility page.

More info for Apply for the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) scholarship

Additional information about the ECE scholarship program can be found on the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) website. OSFA has updates information on the award amounts, eligibility, and any other changes made to the scholarship.